Patient Care Technician (PCT, CNA, EMT) Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); In loco; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hartford HealthCare’s Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to support patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Leader. The position emphasizes safety, direct and indirect patient care activities, and a positive patient experience.

No prior experience is required as on-site training is provided; orientation includes BLS certification within 60 days of hire. The role offers clinical ladder opportunities for advancement within a high-quality hospital setting.

Competenze

• No experience required; on-site training provided.
• Successful completion of HHC orientation for PCT role.
• BLS Provider credential required within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Mansioni

• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities to support safe and efficient care.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience as part of the care team.
• Assist with interventions under supervision of a Nurse Leader.

Conoscenze

Compassionate care

Communication

Patient safety

Teamwork

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA certifications

BLS Provider certification (AHA)

Strumenti

BLS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: 7am-3:30pm, every other weekend and rotating holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader, the Patient Care Tech is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care, which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment. This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies, and procedures. In addition, along with the care team, this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience.

Additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Techs based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held.

Qualifications

Required

• No experience required, training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment.
• Current certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification as a CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladder

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.